Senior Scientist – Biophysics

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Scientist in Biophysics, where your work will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in genomic technology. This role offers the unique opportunity to develop innovative approaches to DNA sequencing and collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various scientific disciplines. You'll be at the forefront of life-changing discoveries that enhance human health through early disease detection and new treatment options. If you're a creative problem solver with a passion for biophysics and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you, enabling you to grow professionally while positively influencing the lives of countless individuals.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field and 0-5 years of hands-on experience with DNA-related experiments.
• Strong data interpretation skills and familiarity with experimental troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute single molecule experiments using DNA and biophysics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems.

Skills

DNA processing

Biophysics

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biophysics

PhD in Bioengineering

PhD in Biochemistry

PhD in Protein Chemistry

Tools

Data collection systems

Scripting languages

Job description

Senior Scientist – Biophysics

Senior Scientist – Biophysics

Apply locations Singapore - Woodlands - NorthCoast time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 39864-JOB What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

You are excited to develop novel approaches to sequencing DNA. As a creative, first-principles experimentalist comfortable working at the interface between biology and physics, this biophysics/biochemist candidate has experience working with DNA, and/or in the study of DNA-processing enzymes such as polymerases and helicases. Single-molecule and biophysics experience preferred. Experience scripting or programming to discern new insights from data is a plus, as is comfort with setting up, troubleshooting, and working with new instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will design, execute and interpret single molecule experiments, utilizing an understanding of DNA, enzymes and biophysics.
• Effectively work within multidisciplinary and international teams and routinely interact with synthetic chemists, protein chemists, bioinformatics scientists, and engineers to solve problems and devise experimental plans.
• Innovate and devise creative solutions to difficult biophysics problems.
• Keep detailed lab notebooks, prepare reports, updates, and summaries for managers and team. Write technical reports and prepare presentations for cross functional and cross-site technical teams.

Requirements:

• PhD in biophysics, bioengineering, biochemistry, protein chemistry or related field.
• 0-5 years of post-PhD hands-on experience with DNA-related biophysics experiments, DNA processing enzymes, or method development for DNA sequencing. Understanding of single molecule biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining biochemistry and biophysics to address biological problems.
• Familiarity and comfort working with data collection systems, interpreting data sets, and troubleshooting experiments.
• Exceptional data interpretation skills and ability to study data to propose next steps.
• Highly creative and inventive problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly collaborative team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to maintain custom equipment (training will be provided).
• Ability to write scripts to process proprietary data.
• Experience working with international cross site teams.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.